Increased efficiency and quality in the development process: Reduces testing effort and prototypes
More efficiency in vehicle development through simulation and frontloading
Simulation is a key to more efficient vehicle development. With shorter development cycles and increasing price pressure on the markets, shifting development tasks to an earlier phase of the development process is essential. In addition to increasing efficiency, simulation also solves the problem of the ever-increasing complexity of vehicles and their functions.
Frontloading is one solution to these challenges. We support and advise on relocating development steps to the left in the V-model and precisely define both requirements and specifications. The earlier the right parameters are defined, the more the efficiency and quality of the entire development process increases and the testing effort in the vehicle is reduced accordingly.
Development of an integrated development environment from simulation to testing
As part of our simulation environment, we support you in setting up your simulation environments and in developing an end-to-end tool chain from SiL/MiL to HiL and driving simulator through to testing. We have set ourselves the goal of shifting as much effort as possible from the right-hand side of the V-model to the left-hand side in order to significantly reduce complex setups, prototypes and testing efforts. With our dynamic driving simulator from Ansible Motion, we can completely redefine tests not only statically, but also dynamically, including full HiL integration. With model validation, model integration and even complete sensor models, we build the simulation environments for this purpose.
Simulation enables early insights and decisions as well as the evaluation of more variants and concepts, which optimizes the development process on the long run. Components, functions and the entire vehicle are brought to a higher level of maturity right from the start with our end-to-end solutions from SiL/MiL to testing. Our motto is: what is tested outside must also be simulated and vice versa. This means using standardized route, scenario, maneuver and KPI catalogs.
Simulation environment and driving simulator
We offer you a comprehensive simulation environment with which you can work on your projects consistently and efficiently. Our driving experience place – the dynamic driving simulator – brings together simulation models and maneuver catalogs from road tests. Our methods enable you to integrate, validate and experience your models on the simulator. In this way, subjective impressions can be gathered at a very early stage, and the customer can also be involved in the development process by means of test person studies, which is currently too late in the real vehicle.
For this purpose, we offer you real ground truth routes and KPI-based maneuver catalogs and enable you to make a back-to-back comparison of your models.
We work with you to develop the feasibility of your specific use cases in the simulation and on the simulator with subsequent transfer to your own simulation or simulator environment.
The virtual test environment
Virtual test environments make it possible to simulate complex traffic scenarios, for example by extracting scenarios from the real world and real environmental conditions, so that new vehicle concepts can be comprehensively tested and validated. We set up complete test environments for you in varying degrees of complexity depending on the application and digitize your desired routes (ground truth) for you.
Our range of simulation services
Comprehensive simulation environment
We offer a comprehensive simulation environment that enables you to work continuously and efficiently on your projects. Our experts develop complete libraries that provide you with a solid foundation for ongoing simulations.
Expert knowledge and specialized vehicle and component models
Our team consists of highly qualified experts in model development, model validation and sensor technology. We offer model validation, parameterization and subsequent integration. In adition, we create precise sensor models and build virtual environments that meet your specific requirements. Our AI experts support you in performing property-based simulations tailored to your needs.
Highly automated simulation tools
Our highly automated simulation tools, including automatic tagging and labeling, ensure efficient and error-free data processing. This enables fast and precise analysis of your simulation results.
Project management and consulting
We take care of the complete project management, consulting and resource planning for setting up a virtual development process. Our aim is to enable you to seamlessly integrate virtual ECUs and make optimum use of your resources.
Integration of lab and road testing
Our simulation models are based on extensive tests from the lab as well as real driving practice. The maneuver catalogs and test catalogs are merged on our driving simulator to create a realistic and comprehensive test environment.
Simulation in a Nutshell
Simulation models:
- Model development/validation, model extensions and parameterization
Scenarios and catalogs:
- Development of consistent scenario and route catalogs (maneuver catalogs, digital roads)
- Scenario extraction from real measurements
- Scenario and maneuver generation
Integration and simulation:
- Model integration
- MiL/SiL, HiL, DiL, ViL integration
- Linking with the real world
- Transfer of simulation environment to dynamic driving simulators
Data analytics and code development:
- Data analytics with code development in Python/Matlab
- Analyses and KPI development
- Automation of variants
Sensor models and environment models:
- Sensor models (radar, lidar, camera, ultrasonic)
- Map generation and environment models
- Ground truth maps
Contact us now!
We will be happy to advise you and give you an insight into our simulation services.